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CBS News
12 hours ago
- CBS News
Suspect accused of committing "heinous act" on the run after Detroit police standoff
Detroit police are searching for a suspect wanted for a "heinous" crime. The investigation led police to a home on Sirron Street, just off of Outer Drive and Van Dyke earlier Tuesday. There were a lot of police vehicles and tactical teams called in for a barricaded subject. Police left before 3 p.m. because the suspect was not inside the home. "He's wanted for allegedly committing a very heinous act this early this morning, and we're trying to ensure that he's taken into custody safely. So that the victims of this crime, as well as other members of the community, can rest easy," said Commander Ian Severy with the Detroit Police Department Severy says officers came to the home around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, and were hoping to catch a suspect wanted for a crime that allegedly happened earlier that day. Officers breached the Sirron Street home, and that's when they learned there was no one inside. Police say no shots were fired at officers. Valerie Yancy, who lives nearby, says that as soon as she heard all the noise and saw the police lights, they evacuated their home. "Seeing that it's that close to the house, it was scary that my kids is here, my disabled cousin. That's why we left, just in case shots get fired or anything. We won't be in the middle of the crossfire, you know, bullets to go anywhere," Yancy said. Police would not go into details about the crime, but said two victims have been treated at a local hospital.
CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Detroit police investigate suspected murder-suicide on city's west side
Residents living in one neighborhood on Detroit's west side are still reeling after a suspected murder-suicide on Tuesday. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on the 18000 block of Shaftsbury Avenue. While people were getting ready for bed, the unthinkable happened. Detroit police were called to the home around 11:30 p.m. When they arrived, they found a woman with a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital, where she later died. "There was not any type of argument or fight that was heard by anyone in the home before this occurred. It was really a shock to the family," said Detroit Police Commander Rebecca McKay. Investigators say the victim was shot by her boyfriend of several years. They say he then turned the gun on himself. "We did not find any history, at least no history on paper of any kind of domestic violence between the couple. We did find a history of mental illness with the suspect in the past," McKay said. DPD says they have resources that can help with both domestic violence and mental illness. "If you reach out to the Detroit Police Department, we can put you in touch with our victim assistance program," McKay said. Neighbors who live on the block and knew the family were surprised and devastated by the news. They say stuff like this doesn't happen in the neighborhood. "Murder-suicide is one of the worst things that can take place," said resident Reginald Williams. "I'd never had any problems with them. They spoke, kind of kept to themselves. It's just a sad situation. For something like this to happen here is unheard of," Williams said. The victim's mother and two of her three children were in the home at the time. One of the victim's children, a 15-year-old who is non-verbal, was not home. "It's unfortunate they're going to be left behind, but they have a strong family that will help lift them up," Williams said.
CBS News
3 days ago
- CBS News
Detroit woman charged with shooting at truck driver repossessing her car
A Detroit woman accused of shooting at a tow truck driver who was repossessing her vehicle is facing a pair of felony charges. Shaquanda Danielle Tankersley, 38, is charged with assault with intent to murder and felony firearm in connection with the June 12 shooting on the city's east side. Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison said officers were on a routine patrol in the 10800 block of Nottingham Road near Grayson Street when they allegedly saw Tankersley with a handgun firing shots at a 41-year-old truck driver from Highland Park. Wayne County prosecutors say the truck driver had repossessed Tankersley's car from her home in the 10500 block of Somerset Avenue. Officers returned fire, striking Tankersley in the upper torso. She was taken to an area hospital, where she was treated and released. No officers or the truck driver were injured in the shooting. Tankersley was arraigned Monday and given a $50,000 bond. She is back in court Wednesday for a redetermination hearing. She has a probable cause conference on June 25, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for July 1.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Detroit police seek public's help in locating 42-year-old man
Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories Woman accused of firing on repo man; Michigan man accused of threats to president; other top stories The Detroit Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 42-year-old man. John Morrison left his home on the 18400 block of Hickory Street on Thursday and has not returned, officials say. Police describe Morrison as 6 feet tall and 180 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a red cap, tan jacket, blue shirt and blue jeans when last seen. John Morrison, 42. Detroit Police Department Anyone with information about Morrison is asked to call the Detroit Police Department at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers of Michigan at 1-800-773-2587.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Yahoo
Former Wayne County CFO convicted of assault and domestic violence
Tony Saunders II, the former Wayne County Chief Financial Officer arrested twice last year for abusing his wife, was convicted June 13 of assault charges that could put him behind bars. Saunders, who Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has credited with helping the county avoid bankruptcy when he served as the chief financial officer, appeared before Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Nanci Grant and pleaded no contest to a felony charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence, second offense. A no contest plea in a criminal matter is like pleading guilty, but does not count as an admission of guilt in a civil lawsuit. Saunders acknowledged agreeing to the terms of the plea deal that was revealed during the hearing, which was conducted on Zoom, while his victim, Tatiana Grant watched. The Free Press doesn't typically name victims of sexual and domestic violence, but Grant agreed to share her identity with the public to raise awareness of domestic violence issues. Grant called the plea deal "a long overdue step toward justice." "For far too long, Mr. Saunders inflicted harm without consequence," Grant said in a statement. "Today, he is finally being held accountable for his pattern of abuse against women. I sincerely hope that his upcoming sentence, beyond incarceration, is inclusive of mental health treatment." Saunders' attorney Gerald Gleeson said in a statement that "Mr. Saunders feels true remorse and is committed to his recovery. "He resolved the allegations against him today, and he will continue to take the necessary steps of recovery going forward." Saunders was first arrested by Detroit Police on Jan. 10, 2024 after he beat Grant, grabbed her phone so she couldn't call for help, and threatened to kill her, her daughter and himself. Saunders was convicted of domestic violence last year after pleading no contest to a misdemeanor charge. 'I recall nearly two dozen incidents where he physically assaulted me," Grant told 36th District Court Judge Lynise Bryant at Saunder's sentencing in Detroit. "As a result, I have permanent scars on my face and body." More: Why I went to court for a politico, a pastor and a wannabe Wayne judge Todd Perkins, who was then representing Saunders, told judge Bryant his client was in treatment and was volunteering at Mariners Inn, a residential treatment center for addicts and homeless people located in Midtown Detroit. Bryant sentenced Saunders to two years probation, 80 hours of community service and counseling. Between his arrest and conviction in Detroit, Saunders was arrested in Troy on June 23, 2024 for assaulting Grant in her apartment. The charges in that case revealed that Saunders had a domestic violence incident back in 2004, which put him at risk of a stiffer sentence if convicted of assaulting Grant. According to a PPO application Grant filed last year against Saunders, she picked him up in an Uber on June 23, 2024 after he borrowed her car but couldn't find it. "I could tell by his mannerisms he was under the influence of alcohol," Grant wrote. "He fell asleep on the couch, and I went through his phone. Then I accused him of cheating, consuming alcohol and not taking his mental health medication."She said Saunders "became enraged" and attacked her, punching and choking her. As they fought in her bedroom, knocking over furniture, she tried to stop him, but the fight moved into the living room, then back to the bedroom. She wrote that he banged her head into a wall in a hallway, leaving a hole in the drywall. The hallway is where she told Saunders to call his attorney because she was going to call 911. "Then he said, 'Okay, I am going to kill you,'" Grant wrote, adding that he went to the kitchen in search of a knife. "I had to fight him to prevent him from opening the knife drawers," she wrote. "Because he could not grab the knives, he grabbed a pair of metal tongs to kill himself. He had the tongs in his hands and said, 'I just need my shoes.' " After forcing Saunders out of the apartment, Grant called police. More: My year in review: Exposing politicians playing games and public officials' shame Saunders was charged with felony assault and was scheduled to go on trial June 30, but instead pleaded no contest on June 13 to a felony assault and a misdemeanor domestic violence charge. Gleeson told Grant the sentencing guidelines range from 0 to 17 months behind bars. Saunders' sentencing is scheduled for 11 a.m. on July 23 in Oakland County Circuit Court. Grant said she wants his sentence to include jail time.M.L. Elrick is a Pulitzer Prize- and Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter, director of student investigative reporting program Eye On Michigan, and host of the ML's Soul of Detroit podcast. Contact him at mlelrick@ or follow him on X at @elrick, Facebook at ML Elrick and Instagram at ml_elrick. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Former Wayne County CFO convicted of assault and domestic violence
